It is an intense, deep and re ned blue-black berry red wine, offering very ripe fruit aromas; with the broad and long-lasting palate, from full bodied to velvety tannins, and avours of humus and fruits of the forest. Best served at room temperature, when paired with game, roasts, and semi-seasoned cheeses. Fascinating fact: The name ‘merlot’ is believed to have originated from the irresi- stible predilection that the ‘merle’ (blackbird) has always shown for this berry.